Why Forgive?

Forgiveness or some form of it, be it Forgive, Forgiven, and Forgiving, appears in the NRSV Biblical narrative approximately 207 times. In the Old Testament teachings, God continually keeps God's covenant with us and is merciful and forgiving. God makes covenants with Noah, Moses, David, and the people of Israel. Throughout the Old Testament, when people break these covenants, God continues to ...